HTHSCI 2H03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Blood Sugar, Water Intoxication, Posterior Pituitary
10 Apr 2018
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Pharmacological management of thyroid disorders lomoar cpsd| 2151316. Hth sci 2h03 pharmacology of the endocrine system 1: drugs for the pituitary, Released by: the posterior pituitary when the hypothalamus detects a decrease in plasma volume or a. Vasopressin stimulates the kidneys to increase water resorption. When secreted in large amounts, it will also increase blood pressure because it is a potent. Clinical considerations: sometimes adh is used in gi bleeding because of its affects on the vascular. Binds to v2 receptors in the cell membrane (is water soluble) in the kidney. V2 is a g water channels in the apical membrane of the kidneys, facilitating the reabsorption of water) At high doses, binds to v1 receptors in vascular smooth muscle, mediating vasotensiv. Dilute urine constant thirst note: diabetes actually ref problem with blood glucose. Causes up to 90% of water excreted in the urine to be conserve . Blood pressure although desmopressin is not a vas.
